Tires, tires, tires

7006 messages, Last post on Oct 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM

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What is this discussion about? Tires, Wheels, Steering

Edmund's Feature Article: Tire Safety: Don't Ignore the Rubber on the Road

For dedicated winter tires, also have a look at the Snow/ice winter tires discussion topic.

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#7000 of 7006 Re: part 2 [stickguy] by oregonboy Oct 03, 2009 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: stickguy (Oct 03, 2009 12:31 pm) I would think that the load rating might be a deal breaker. Some places might not be willing to mount tires with less than the car manufacturer's recommended load capacity. If you can possibly afford it, either new tires, or near-new, factory "take-offs" would be a much safer choice.
#7001 of 7006 Re: size [stickguy] by prasadp Oct 04, 2009 (5:16 am)
Replying to: stickguy (Oct 03, 2009 12:29 pm) Thank you stickguy.
#7002 of 7006 Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon by kkovak Oct 29, 2009 (5:46 am)
I need to replace the tires on my 2003 Avalon which has ~60K miles on it. Driving is split 50/50 highway and city with the highway usually not over 80-85 mph. Can anyone recommend a couple of good alternatives? Thanks Ken Replies to this message: rcarr7 (Oct 29, 2009 6:04 am) mz6greyghost (Oct 29, 2009 6:57 am) kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 8:13 am) woodyww (Oct 29, 2009 11:24 am)
#7003 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [kkovak] by rcarr7 Oct 29, 2009 (6:04 am)
Replying to: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 5:46 am) Funny, but what I would recommend for the Avalon, happens to fit 2 entirely different cars and sizes (VW TDI's) 1. Michelin Primacy MXV4 2. General Altimax HP If price is an issue, item #2 is $43. cheaper per tire or -$172. per set of 4.
#7004 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [kkovak] by mz6greyghost Oct 29, 2009 (6:57 am)
Replying to: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 5:46 am) Any winter driving involved? Or is it all just dry and wet conditions WITHOUT snow/ice? Replies to this message: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 8:13 am) woodyww (Oct 29, 2009 11:24 am)
#7005 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [mz6greyghost] by kkovak Oct 29, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: mz6greyghost (Oct 29, 2009 6:57 am) Yes, snow and ice would be present here in Eastern Pennsylvania. We don't force ourselves to drive much in snow and ice, just if caught out in it. THanks Ken Replies to this message: woodyww (Oct 29, 2009 11:24 am)
#7006 of 7006 Re: Need New Tires 2003 Toyota Avalon [kkovak] by woodyww Oct 29, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: kkovak (Oct 29, 2009 8:13 am) What are the current tires on your Avalon? Were you happy with them? Have you checked tirerack.com for tires for your car? Great resource. Also, We don't force ourselves to drive much in snow and ice, just if caught out in it. It only takes a few times per winter for snow and ice performance to matter......